spare wheel BUICK TERRAZA 2007 User Guide

Storing the Flat or Spare Tire
{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs
to be stored with the valve stem pointing
down. If the spare tire is stored with the
valve stem pointing upwards, its
secondary latch will not work properly
and the spare tire could loosen and
suddenly fall from your vehicle. If this
happened when your vehicle was being
driven, the tire might contact a person or
another vehicle, causing injury and, of
course, damage to itself as well. Be sure
the underbody-mounted spare tire is
stored with its valve stem pointing down.To store the spare tire, do the following:
1. Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with
the valve stem down.
2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the
back of the cap with the extension of the
shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels.
3. Slide the cable retainer through the center of
the wheel and start to raise the tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated across
the underside of the wheel.
4. When the tire is almost in the stored position,
turn the tire so the valve is towards the rear of
the vehicle.
This will help when you check and maintain
tire pressure in the spare.
5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle. Continue turning the folding
wrench until you feel more than two clicks.
This indicates that the compact spare
tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare
tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
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To replace the cover, line up the tabs on the right
of the cover with the slots in the cover opening.
Push the cover in place and push down the tab so
that it rests in the groove. This secures the
cover in place.
Store the center cap or the plastic bolt-on wheel
covers until a full size tire is put back on the
vehicle. When you replace the compact spare with
a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers
or the center cap. Hand-tighten them over
the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated
when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after
a time. Check the ination pressure regularly. It
should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and make sure the
spare tire is correctly inated. The compact spare
is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles
(5 000 km), so you can nish your trip and have
the full-size tire repaired or replaced at your
convenience.Of course, it is best to replace the spare with a
full-size tire as soon as possible. The spare tire will
last longer and be in good shape in case it is
needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails. That can
damage the tire and wheel, and maybe
other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not t.
Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire
chains on your compact spare.
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Spare Tire
Accessory Inator..................................... 468
Compact.................................................. 486
Installing.................................................. 474
Removing................................................ 472
Storing..................................................... 483
Specications, Capacities............................ 503
Speedometer............................................... 209
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 355
Starting Your Engine................................... 130
Steering...................................................... 357
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 341
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 172
Storage Areas............................................. 158
Convenience Center................................. 164
Convenience Net..................................... 163
Cupholder(s)............................................ 158
Floor Console Storage Area..................... 161
Folding Tray............................................. 161
Glove Box................................................ 158
Luggage Carrier....................................... 162
Overhead Console..........................159, 161
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 377
Sun Visors.................................................. 123
Switchbanks
Overhead Console................................... 188
T
Tachometer................................................. 209
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 445
TCS Warning Light...................................... 216
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 340
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 123
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 124
PASS-Key
®III .......................................... 126
PASS-Key®III Operation.......................... 126
Third Row Seat............................................. 21
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 172
Tires........................................................... 449
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 492
Buying New Tires..................................... 461
Chains..................................................... 467
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 470
Cleaning.................................................. 493
Compact Spare Tire................................. 486
Different Size........................................... 463
High-Speed Operation.............................. 458
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 470
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 456
Inator, Accessory.................................... 468
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Tires (cont.)
Inspection and Rotation............................ 459
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 474
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 474
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 472
Secondary Latch System......................... 481
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 483
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 450
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 453
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 464
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 465
Wheel Replacement................................. 465
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 461
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 384
Towing a Trailer....................................... 386
Your Vehicle............................................. 384
Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 353
Control System Warning Light.................. 216
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 355
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 417
Transaxle Operation, Automatic................... 133
Trip Odometer............................................. 209
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 173
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 173
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 188
Understanding Radio Reception................... 342
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 464
Universal Home Remote System........147, 148
Operation........................................149, 154
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 350
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 378
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders .............................. 537
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 496
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 496
Vehicle Personalization
DIC .......................................................... 249
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 200
Visors.......................................................... 123
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